Convertible swing.



w. H. MI'I'LLBR.

CONVERTIBLE SWING.

APPLIOATION FILED OCT. 4, 1913.

Patented Sept. 1, 1914.

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W. H. MfiLLER. CONVERTIBLE SWING.

APPLICATION FILED OUT. 4, 1913.

Patented Sept. 1, 1914.

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W'. H'. MULLER.

CONVERTIBLE SWING.

APPLICATION FILED OCT. 4, 1913.

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CONVERTIBLE. SWING.

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Specification of Letters latent.

Patented Sept. 1, 1914.

Application filed October 4, 1918. Serial No. 798,281. 7

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM H. MiiLLnR, residing at Union Course, Long Island, county of Queens, and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Convertible Swings, of which the following is a specification.

My inventlon is an improvement in swings of the convertible type, which are particularly adapted for-the use of infants and.

children, although I do not wish it understood that the invention is limited to such use as it may be built large enough for adult use.

The invention has for one of its principal objects to provide a swing of pleasing ap' pearance and of such construction that it can be quickly converted into an insect proof crib or bed when it is desired to provide sleeping quarters.

Another object ofthe invention is to provide a convertible swing for use on lawns, porches, in hospitals and homes, and at seaside and other resorts, and one that is light and strong and one that can be packed for shipment 1nto a minimum space.

Generically the invention provides a swing having a horizontal bottom frame, screened end handle frames, 2. back having a screened section, a screened front that can be folded down out of the way when not in use, the back may or may not be provided with a folded section corresponding to the foldable front as desired, the front, sides, and a portion of the back, being screened as stated, to prevent the entrance of mosquitos, flies, and other'insects through the same; a bed or hammock bottom for the bottom frame and a removable false bottom or seat which is supported directly on the bottom frame when the apparatus is in use as a swing and which may be screened and used as a top for the crib or bed when the apparatus is used as such.

In its modified form, the invention embodies a reversible crib or bed in which no foldable parts are employed.

More subordinately, the invention includes those novel details of construction, combination and arrangement of parts, all of which will be first fully described and then be specifically pointed out in the appended claims, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of a canopy swing designed particularly for seaside use. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the swing proper showing the folded section of the back swung up in converting the swing into a crib or bed. Fig. 3' is a detail perspective view of a'portion of the same, showing the front swung up to form the bed with the screened sides and end. Fig. 4 is a cross section of the same showing the false or removable bottom utilized as a top for the bed. Fig. 5 is a cross section showing the manner of folding the front and the foldable back section down beneath the false or removable bottom, and illustrating how the space beneath the false bottom may be employed as a storage space for bedding or other purposes. F 1g. 6 is a detail end illustration showing the manner of fastening the suspension cables to the swing. Fig. 7 is a detail view of a type of latch that may be employed to retain the foldable sides in place. Fig. 8 is a perspective view of a modified form of the invention in which the screened back section is not foldable. Fig. 9 is a cross section of the same showing the front side up and used as a sleeping Y compartment. Fig. 10 is a detail view showing how the front frame may be removably held, preferably in large swings.

In the drawings in which like numerals of reference designate like parts in all the figures, 1 indicates the top bar of the support which is hinged at 3, to the le s 2, or otherwise secured thereto so as to e susceptible of folding together, the legs 2 being held in place with relation to the top bar 1 by struts 4 which are pivotally secured to the top bar 1 and detacha-blv connected at 5 with the le s. t; designates suspension ho'oks carried by the bar 1 from which the cables 8 are suspended through the medium of suitable rings 7. i

9 designates the preferred form of the convertible swing and this is constructed of a horizontal bottom frame that is composed of the front and back beams 10 and 11, and the end beams 12. Projecting upwardly from the bottom frame are the front and rear corner posts 13 and 1f respectively, and these are connected by the handles 15 to form open rectan ular frames in which the screened frames 2 are fitted.

16 are extension posts which carry the back bars 17. The front and rear frame beams 10 and 11 are notched at 18 for the reception of the ends of the cross timbers 19 that carry the slats 20 and form the false or removable bottom of the swing, it being understood that when the false bottom 20 is employed as a top for the bed or crib its underside may be screened as at 21 to complete the protection from insects.

22 is the frame which carries the bed bottom 23 which is preferably composed of canvas or other suitable material, the canvas 23 being secured to the frame 22 by strips.

24 which may project beneath the frame 11 sufliciently to form a ledge on which the front frame 27 may rest as indicated in Fig. 5 of the drawing. 7

The end frames 26 are screened, as at 25, and the front frame 27 is also screened, as at 28, and hinged at 29 to the bottom frame 10, so as to be susceptible of being folded down parallel to the bottom of 23, as best shown in Fig. 5 of the drawing. The frame 27 is provided with a pull 30 by means of which it may be raised into position.

The rear or back frame 31 is preferably hinged at 33, so as to be susceptible of being folded down on top of the frame 27 (see Fig. 5), when the device is in use as a swing, the frame 31 being screened, as at 32, and provided with a pull 34 by means of which it can be raised.

35 and 36 are the eye bolts to which the suspension cables 8 are secured.

In order .to hold the front and back frames 27 and 31 respectively, in their raised position, suitable latches 37, of any approved type, may be employed, and instead of using the bottom 20 as a top and spacer member the top of the bed (see Fig. 3) may be screened by simply placing a piece of mosquito netting over the same.

When the parts are being used as a swing, as indicated in Figs. 1 and 5,t he space 38, beneath the false bottom 20 and above the folded down front and back frames 27 and 31, may be employed as a receptacle for bedding or other articles.

When the apparatus is to be used under a canopy, a canopy top 39 may be fitted on the bar 1 and detachable side and end curtains 40 may be provided which are attached to the top 39 by any suitable fastener 41, as indicated in Fig. 1 of the drawings, it being understood that in practice the canopy will be made of an ornamental appearance.

In the modification shown in Figs. 8 and 9, it will be noted that the rear or back side 31 is a rigid frame in which the screen 32* is located, and this frame is not foldable down but remains as a permanent part of the back. It should, of course, be understood that the screen 32 will be of a suitable strength, or reinforced in a suitable way, to give it the necessary strength. .Aliy of the methods now in vogue for. reinforcing screen doors or windows may be employed, and I have therefore not illustrated the same.

While I have described my invention as. particularly adapted for use for children, I desire it understood that it is not to be so limited as it may be made in any desired size and used for any purpose for which it may be found desirable and by any one who may find it desirable to use the swing.

Numerous changes in the details of construction and design of parts can be made Without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.

W'hat I claim is z- 1. In a convertible swing, a horizontal bottom box frame, end frames and a back projecting up from said bottom frame, a bed bottom secured under said bottom frame, a false bottom or seat removably mounted on said bottom frame and spaced above said bed bottom, and at least one side frame adapted to be located in said bottom frame between said false bottom and said bed bottom, and also adapted to be projected above said bottom frame When said false bottom is removed.

2 A- convertible swing which includes a box-like bottom frame, a bed bottom secured beneath the same, front and back corner posts projecting upwardly from said bottom frame, handle members connecting the front and back posts at the ends of the frame, said back posts extending above .said handle members, back slats connecting said rear posts, screened frames mounted beneath said handle members between the front and back posts, a screened front and a screened back frame mounted on said bottom frame, and adapted to project upwardly therefrom, said screened front and back frames terminating in a horizontal plane-substantially coincident'with that of said handle mem- 'bers, said front frame adapted to be folded down into said bottom frame when not in use, and a false bottom or seat supported by said bottom frame over and spaced from said bed bottom when said front frame is folded down, substantially as shown and described.

3. A convertible swing and crib which comprises a rectangular bed'frame consisting of front and side bars, a bottom frame secured beneath the bed frame, a bed bottom carried by said bottom frame, a back projecting upwardly from said bed frame, relatively fixedly located side posts and handles, projecting upwardly at the ends of said bed frame, and at least one longitudinal frame hingedly secured to be folded sameare upwardly projecf sedto down in said bed frame, or be projected upwhen said longitudinal frame is'p'i-ejeeted wardly therefrom, and a false seat carried upwardly.

by said bed frame to cover said longitudinal WILLIAM H. MULLER. 5 frame when folded down, said-removable Witnesses:

seat being adapted to be supported from FRANK CLAPP,

said longitudinal and end frames when the H. DE ROUDE. 

